National League pacing scandal roils baseball
Oct 12 Chicago reports a massive National League pennant race scandal with charges against John McGraw of the New York Giants and others. Managers Kelley and Murray accuse players Dahlen, Brown, and McQuillen of attempting to throw games to aid New York, while Ebbetts of Brooklyn allegedly urged New York to win. Calls for league investigation grow as accusations spread and denials surface.
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Boston
McGraw
Eyston
Althineh
Chicago
Wafinnal League
Manrerr Joe [Elier
Bill Dahlen
George Brown
New York
Giants
William Murray
Drennan
Polo Grounds
Kelley
Aluvray
Frantcly
Bayere Angerel
eGraw
Par Jekment
National League
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Brown
Paul Shannon
Cherga
McQuillen
Sparks
Murray
MrQuillen
Mimors
Caicaga Club
Wayers
Ebbells
Brocksn Chb
Pahlen
Boston Presa
Isip
John T. Brush
John Mel Graw
Mel Graw
St Louis
Beas
Salles
Jane
Eo McGraw
Heston
Leng
Themelves
Barry Won’t Meet Kaufmann In 45 Round Bout
Los Angeles report states heavyweight Barry cannot agree to a 45 round match with Kaufmann. The Chicago fighter, who defeated Batting Johnson last Tuesday, says the bout would be too tough and shows no interest. Baron Long and Delaney say Kaufmann is ready, but Barry declined with firm wording.
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Los Angeles
Big Ich Garry
Johnson
Kaufman
Man
Tie Biz
Baron Long
Delaney
Kaufmann
Barry
Manks
Good Fights Are Carded for New York Clubs
New York enjoys a boxing boom with clubs on every corner and large crowds nightly at ringsides. Prominent names on the fight cards include Ock, Kid McCoy, Stewart, Gans, Packy McParland, Leach, and Baldwin among others returning to the boxing scene during Horton law days.
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New York
Niles
Peare Thamslung
Ock
Kid McCoy
Jin Stewart
Tomar Murphy
Toa Gans
Harlem Fighter Murphy Clash Hangs on Manager's Telegram
Johnny Oliver, manager of Tommy Murphy, to Brooklyn Tommy Smilivan in St Louis, requests a price for the next bout. Oliver wires he will not take less than 1500 for his end due to long distance from New York, making the match unlikely.
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Johnny Oliver
Tommy Durphy
Mgnt
Alion
Murphy
Brooklyn
Tommy Smilivan
St. Louis
Oliver
New York
Star Contenders in Celtic Park Meet Set Hurdle Records
New York report notes two records broken at Celtic Park as J J Eller and Charles J Bacon push marks in outdoor events. Eller lowers the 220 yard high hurdles to 27.47 seconds after beating A Jordan’s 27.0? seconds. Bacon dominates the quarter-mile. Martin Sheridan wins discus over M F Horr amid strong field.
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J. J. Eller
New York
Sterling
Trind-American Athletic Club
Charles J. Bacon
John J. Eller
Intel-American Athletic
Becon
Jerry Mahoney
Buffalo
Ion
Wes
Eller Mafla
A. Jordan
Martin Sheridan
M. F. Horr
Washington Eleven Losing Stars Over Class Work At UW
Spokane Det 12 Five first class football players at the University of Washington are kept from a game this year due to heavy classwork. Frank Babcock Paul Jardin Burwell Bante Walt Mackey and Jay Sigworth are the players affected. Coach Dobie struggles with material and form as new and old players compete for positions. Johnnie Bender praised the team’s potential and a new attack style is hoped to bring success once veterans settle in.
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Spokane
Wash
University of Washington
Frank Babcock
Paul Jarde
Burwell Bante
Walt Mackey
Jay Sigworth
Dobie
Millook
Ang Rerum
Veterana
Johnnie Bender
Render
Couerter
Coyle
Yor Matthews
Mali
Boxing Gossip Circles Round McFarland and Cross Matches
Backy McWarland aims to fight Leach Cross at the Fairmont club on October 2 as promoters chase a bout with Freddie Welsh. Promoters in California report active bidding for McFarland from Los Angeles and San Francisco clubs, with plans to stage Thanksgiving or nearby dates.
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Backy McWarland
Fairmone Athletic Dlue
California
Preddie Welsh
Ughtwelenr
Harry Gilmore
McFarland
Teany
Seren Long
Jeffries Athletic Club
Los Angeles
Jim Coffraih
Cola. Cal, Athletic Club
Jack Gleason
San Franciseo Athétic Club
Long
Coffraih
Gilmore
Ad Wolgast
Thr
Wankel
Owen Moran
Yehn
Edele Tantonih
San Francisco
Wyery Dluble
Howe
Spi Fe
Woalgast Rox
Panny Webster
Californi
YC Morar
Wol- Rael
Will
Manihs Gen
Local arrival sparks talks of boxing bout prospects
A mysterious pair led by Marat and Shortest Harvay arrived in town from the fogsl and met with Jos Gans and Tommy Murphy. The group discussed potential matches before Gothara hubs, as eastern gateweights loom, with feathery weight plans mentioned in passing.
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Niny York
Owen Marat
Mags
Welco
Auell
Hie Twansyery
Harvay
Maran
Jos Gans
Tommy Murphy
Elx
Gothara
Boxing card planned in New Haven with Murphy and Mylahd Cortts
The Sharkey Athletic association appoints Andy Dargan as match maker for New Haven boxing shows. He aims to stage a 10 round bout between Tommy Murphy and Fighting Dick Mylahd Cortts redial, to boost attendance in the Connecticut city in the coming weeks.
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Connecticut
Tin Nat Rammanin
New Haven
Andy Dargan
Sharkey Athletic Association
Botn
Andy
Tommy Murphy
Dick Mylahd
Uh Hase Lade
Nelson to fight no more rings for now in vaudeville
New York December reports lightweight champion Nelson will not fight again soon, opting for a 10 week vaudeville engagement at 1200 dollars per week. He had planned to face Freddie Welch but LA matchmaker Darin Long balked at the guaranteed 4000 dollars, leading to negotiations and a likely future match between Welch and Packy McParland.
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New York
Get
Rattling Nelson
Nelson
Freddig Welch
Daron Long
Jeffries Athletic Club
Los Angeles
Cal
Packy McParland
Toffries
Flernoaw
Coffroth Would Hold Fight In San Francisco Or Colma
Promoter Jimmy Coffroth discusses plans for the Papke Kelby championship bout if the Wise governor situation allows. Milwaukee is mentioned as a possible venue change to Colma, with Coffroth weighing options rather than committing to the original site.
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San Francisco
Qet
Wise
Paple Kelly
Jimmys Coffroth
Wirad
Milwaukea
Colma
Kelby
Papke
Gans and Murrhy to Box Six Rounds at Polo Club
New York Oct 12 Manager Buckley of the Polo Athletic club announces Joe Gans and Tommy Murrhy will box six rounds before the big exhibition on Oct 23. Time notes Gans plans to meet other clever boxers, seeking further earnings to fund his ring career.
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Jem Driscoll
England
Billy Gibson
Matty Baldwin
Fairmont Athletic Club
New York
Stratford
Conn
Baldwin
Felix Boshin
New Dorp
Buckley
New Polo Athletic Club
Joe Gans
Tommy Murrhy
Gans
Yee
Che Rings
Michigan May Go West to Play Picked Eleven
Los Angeles report notes a New Year's Day Tournament of Times event in Pasadena featuring the University of Michigan football eleven versus a picked All Southern California college team. Teams under consideration include Occidental, USC, St Vincent's, and Pomona with possible inclusion of Sperman Indian players.
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Los Angeles
Southern California
Tasadena
University of Michigan
Occidental
University of Southern California
St. Vincent's
Pomona
New Baseball Rule Aims to Help Batters and Promote Hitting
Manager D E Dugdale backs a Northwestern league proposal to require two straight balls to a batter when a runner is on base. If not delivered, the umpire calls a ball. The rule seeks to reduce pitcher conning and widen hitting, while boosting fielding and base running in a reform of the sport.
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D. E. Dugdale
Jowne
Committee On Rules
Seattle
Maneger Dugdie
Dugdale
Buc Ie
Tofny
Bes
Et Turns Tables On Former Conquerors In Kentucky
Lesington October 1 Trotting and pacing contests resumed as weather improved and the track was good The Wilson stake event drew interest while The Eel defeated Jerry B and Hal Saver Summers The Eel won three straight heats in 570 and 20s 4 close Dutse 1000 three in ave strantum Penn won the fourth Atth sixth heats Sag and 2 18 Neleyon won the second and third heats in 2 20 and 22% Demarest won the first heat in 2 40 Misia won three heats in 3x63, B08 and 2 04
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Wali
Wilson
Eel
Lest Tuessar
Jerry
Jerry B
Hal Saver
Clase
Trottiig
Ave Strantum
Penn
Neleyon
Demarest
Misia
Ketchel Takes Nature Care After Papke Loss
Stanley Ketchel retreats to Hot Springs with manager Jon O'Connor after a crushing defeat by Papke. Ketchel plans a different approach and hints at fighting Langford next. the tone suggests he questions retirement and reflects on his future as a fighter.
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New York
Stanley Ketthal
Papie
Jon O'Connor
Ta Hot Springs
Stanley
Thunderbolt
Ming
Mgnt Langford
Sam
Wild Bug Wins Inaugural Futurity Stakes Run
Wild Bug, owned by H. B. Elliott of Salt Lake City, dominated the day at the coursing park. He scored 1 to 0 over Sea Foam in the final, with Sea Foam outpaced by Wild Bug’s swift leaps and wide margin.
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Deter ‘Dexgue
Fromdshat
H. BR. Elliott
Salt Lake City
Wild Bug
Essham & Hayden
See Igam
Goigs
Denny
Thena W
Bnal
Lawson to sell Lawcon stable at auction in New York
Arnold Lawson 69 announces sale of the Lawcon stable at auction in New York this fall. About 8 horses to be sold, including Rafarma Dave Devi and a few others, as foreclosure and end of the well known race course prompt his decision to quit the turf.
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iBosinn
Arnold Lawson
Thomas W. Lawson
Lawcon Stablea
New York
Barafima
Dave Devi
New England Breeders’ Association
Reedville
Coulyse
Houston Post fragment reports heated exchange on cold day
In a Houston Post update a young man faces harsh remarks about a cold day. A bystander defends a boy, declaring that changing attitudes would provoke action if anyone spoke ill of his child. A tense moment ends with a directive to remove a coat.
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Houston Post
Montana University bars professionals from roster limits
Montana universities ban professional players from the Northwaster conference amid coaching restrictions. President C A Durnwoy says the team will be amateur with no professional coaching, though Silvers and former WSC players could join if non professionals. The move aims to keep athletic fairness and prevent transfers from boosting Montana’s roster.
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Miaveula
Mortana Ahiverally
C. A. Durnwoy
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